Bills' impact on business is vital concern

11:31 PM,
Feb. 24, 2013

Bob Higgins

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Bob Higgins

Often, legislation proposed by the Tennessee General Assembly has an impact on business. But while bills are studied for their impact on the state, currently no consideration is given to their impact on commerce or jobs.

As an engineering and architectural firm with locations across Tennessee and beyond, we at Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon Inc. understand that new laws can affect a business's bottom line. In order to create a more informed legislative process, our representatives on Capitol Hill should have the opportunity to gain this understanding, as well. Just as we cannot ...